The Joy of Chalk Painting Masterclass Graduates
This past Friday and Saturday, we had the incredible honor of welcoming Tristan Merriam to Signature Finishes for an exclusive Joy of Painting Masterclass. It was an unforgettable experience that brought together painting enthusiasts of all skill levels to learn from one of the most talented instructors in the community. Customers traveling from near and far gathered to participate in this special two-day event, creating a vibrant community of artists eager to expand their skills and discover new techniques.
One of the highlights of the event was jumping on a video call with someone special—Annie Sloan herself! Her presence and wisdom elevated the entire experience, offering our participants a rare opportunity to connect with a true visionary in the world of decorative painting. Her insights and encouragement added an extra layer of inspiration to the masterclass, reminding everyone in the room why they fell in love with painting in the first place.
Scroll down to discover what our talented graduates are saying about their transformative masterclass experience:
 
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Amy - NH Thanks for hosting such a great event. I had such a great time. |
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Amy - NY I love a good workshop! This was my 4th time attending one with Tristan and I enjoy honing my craft in such a picturesque location! Maureen was a great host, kudos to you and your staff for making me feel at home! I love meeting like-minded creatives and spending time learning and painting together. |
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Cathy - ME The host, Maureen was delightful and so warm. Tristan Merriam was such an inspiration and so much fun. The boards that we created with him were multi steps with loads of color. He and Maureen are so passionate about sharing their love of painting. The women in the group were completely intrigued by all we could do with the paint. |
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Charlene - ME I just wanted to say I've had the best time. I'm totally hooked. I have thoroughly enjoyed my workshop. And I want to let you know that there is a wonderful lady hosting it by the name of Maureen. And I'm coming back to do several of her workshops and classes. I cannot believe what you get for enrollment in this class. What I'm walking away with costs more than that. Not even to mention the wonderful instructions. |
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Elizabeth - MI Oliver and I loved our time with Tristan and a special group of very talented ladies! I’ll be back to do it again! Thank you Maureen, Kim and Kathy for ALL your hard work and hospitality! Everything was perfect! Thank you for two wonderful days of learning and friendship. I look forward to more workshops with you! |
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Julie - NH The training was clear and easy to understand.  I also appreciated how approachable and helpful Maureen and Tristan were when we had questions.  It was great that everything we needed was provided (including things we didn't know we would need).  I appreciated learning so many new ways to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paints in a friendly, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Just an additional "thank you" to Maureen and Tristan for an exceptional workshop experience. The event was even better than expected! I will definitely recommend it to friends and associates. |
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Kathie - ME Absolutely wonderful two day workshop with Tristan, Maureen and her talented staff. New techniques, creative new friends, and a conversation with Annie Sloan too. |
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Kim - ME The group of ladies were so much fun and I learned so much from everyone.  I really enjoy learning new painting techniques and I love Tristan’s style.  Maureen is such a talented artist and being able to learn from her is an absolute pleasure. |
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Martha - TN It was so fun! Great meeting you and sitting near to share ideas. Happy painting! |
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Tiffany - MA Thank you for such an educational and inspiring weekend! It was a joy to meet Tristan and all the ladies that joined the workshop. I cannot wait to do this again! A special thanks to Maureen for hosting this workshop! |
Here are all the different projects Tristan taught us in just two days!Â
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Thank you to all of the students for attending this amazing workshop. We were so thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response to the techniques and shared love of creativity by all who attended. I would like to especially thank Tristan Merriam for traveling from England to be with us for this unforgettable experience. We are so looking forward to hosting another Masterclass Workshop in the near future.
Love,
Maureen